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Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo by Jeremy Hubbard.
Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo by Jeremy Hubbard.

A bone to pick: Local dog park etiquette and safety

Forty-four percent of Americans are dog owners, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

“You can make a...

Local News
26 May 2023 | 02:10
Lisa Thompson of West Milford wants to know if soil and mulch bags go with the other plastic film back to the store?
Lisa Thompson of West Milford wants to know if soil and mulch bags go with the other plastic film back to the store? ( Photo provided)

When in doubt, give a shout

In the interest of becoming ever-better recyclers, we’ve launched a new mini-column. If you’re not sure about something,...

Local News
26 May 2023 | 04:04
Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo: Jeremy Hubbard
Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo: Jeremy Hubbard

Local dog parks

New York

Goshen

• Location: Salesian Park, 366 Main St.

Thomas Bull Memorial Park

• Location: 211 NY-416, Montgomery.

• Features...

Evergreen
26 May 2023 | 01:38
When in doubt, give a shout: Your recycling head-scratchers answered

When in doubt, give a shout: Your recycling head-scratchers answered

In the interest of becoming ever-better recyclers, we are launching a mini-column: When in doubt, give a shout. If you’re...

Local News
05 May 2023 | 06:13
Find hygge at home with Athenia Mason Supply

Find hygge at home with Athenia Mason Supply

The weather is cooling, but sales are heating up at Athenia Mason Supply. Located in Hamburg, N.J., the patio and mason supply...

Evergreen
23 Sep 2022 | 03:51
Sparta cracks down on drunk driving

Sparta cracks down on drunk driving

The Sparta Police Department recently completed the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign this summer, resulting in multiple...

Sponsored Content
23 Sep 2022 | 12:20
Local schools embrace the return of after school activities

Local schools embrace the return of after school activities

When you think about the term “extracurricular activities,” what comes to mind?

For everyone the answer to that question may...

Back to School
18 Aug 2022 | 09:55
Even though this sign is still up on 17-M, Monroe-Woodbury School District doesn’t incorporate the D.A.R.E. program in its elementary schools anymore. Instead, they’ve partnered with the local Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council for anti-drug programming. Photo: Kayla Hartigan
Even though this sign is still up on 17-M, Monroe-Woodbury School District doesn’t incorporate the D.A.R.E. program in its elementary schools anymore. Instead, they’ve partnered with the local Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council for anti-drug programming. Photo: Kayla Hartigan

Dare to talk about drugs?

When it comes to teaching kids about drugs, parents who attended elementary school in the 80s and 90s will likely recall...

Back to School
13 Aug 2022 | 04:07
Hannah Doyle: Branchville
Hannah Doyle: Branchville

Voting now open for Queen of the Fair People’s Choice Award

Meet the 2022 nominees for Queen of the Fair, and vote for who you think should win the People’s Choice Award online at www.bit.ly/QueenFair22....

Local News
28 Jul 2022 | 12:56
Monica Abdul-Chani at the 2014 Queens Reunion with the oldest living queen at the time, Lois Dickerson, who passed away a few years ago. Dickerson was the second-ever Queen of the Fair, crowned in 1936. Photos provided.
Monica Abdul-Chani at the 2014 Queens Reunion with the oldest living queen at the time, Lois Dickerson, who passed away a few years ago. Dickerson was the second-ever Queen of the Fair, crowned in 1936. Photos provided.

A royal gathering: former Queens of the Fair celebrate the 2022 event

Sussex County royalty will be visiting the fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday. Twenty women, formally crowned Queen of the...

Entertainment
25 Jul 2022 | 02:01
L-R: Blake Harrsch of Vernon (2018) queen, myself, and Lucy Colvin of Montague, the only queen to hold the title for 2 years due to Covid (2019/2020). Photo provided.
L-R: Blake Harrsch of Vernon (2018) queen, myself, and Lucy Colvin of Montague, the only queen to hold the title for 2 years due to Covid (2019/2020). Photo provided.

Who’s Who at the Fair

JC Cowell

JC Cowell is a member of the New Jersey State Fair’s executive committee. He is active in the Beekeepers/Honey...

Local News
25 Jul 2022 | 12:00
An electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion, obtained from a clinical sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak.
An electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion, obtained from a clinical sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. ( U.S. Centers for Disease Control)

What to Know About Monkeypox

Here we are, well into year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now we’re having an outbreak of monkeypox? Is this a new...

Local News
22 Jul 2022 | 09:46
Waffle balls topped with bananas, caramel and fruity pebbles from The Wicked Waffle Stick.
Waffle balls topped with bananas, caramel and fruity pebbles from The Wicked Waffle Stick.

Fairly Delicious

Addy’s BBQ: ribs, chicken, burgers, fries

AG Division Country Kitchen*: Slavic platter, slamburgers, chicken salad, drinks,...

Entertainment
21 Jul 2022 | 03:45
Lumber Jacks and Jills chop up the competition

Lumber Jacks and Jills chop up the competition

Prepare to be wowed as men and women chop wood, toss axes, roll logs and complete more challenges at the 2022 New Jersey...

Entertainment
21 Jul 2022 | 03:43
Rooster’s day at the fair

Rooster’s day at the fair

Joan Snook Smith, president of the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show Association, had always wanted to write and publish...

Entertainment
21 Jul 2022 | 03:40
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